German Shepherd Rescue Of Orange County

Adoption process

We ensure that loving dogs are placed in forever homes with caring individuals and families through a thorough screening process. The process begins with an application that gathers information about the applicant's experience, lifestyle, other pets, and preferences, allowing us to recommend dogs that are the best match for their home. Prospective adopters are encouraged to meet various dogs and bring all family members and existing pets to interact with the dogs they are interested in. Once a suitable dog is chosen, we conduct a routine home visit to assess the environment for any potential hazards, poisons, or dangerous situations. During this visit, we will inform the adopter of any necessary repairs or changes that should be made before bringing the dog home. Adopters commit to providing love and care for their adopted dog for its entire lifetime. If an adopter can no longer care for a dog, we require that the dog be returned to our rescue organization for re-homing. Due to financial and logistical constraints, we do not place dogs outside the Southern California area. The minimum adoption donation is $350 plus a $25 fee for microchipping for dogs over one year old, and $450 plus a $25 fee for microchipping for dogs one year old and younger. This donation, which is tax-deductible as permitted by law, helps cover the costs incurred for the dog's care and housing while in our organization. All dogs adopted through GSROC are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and dewormed.